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Fédération Cynologique Internationale

The Kennel Club

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

(Coban Köpegi)

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

ORIGIN

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FCI

Anatolia.

PATRONAGE

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FCI

FCI.

PUBLISHED

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FCI

31.10.2016.

KC

October 2009

UTILISATION

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FCI

Shepherd Dog used for guarding sheep. Active breed originally used as a guard dog for sheep; hard working; capable of enduring extremes of heat and cold.

CLASSIFICATION

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FCI

Group 2

Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid

Section 2.2

Molossoid breeds, Mountain type

Without working trial

KC

Pastoral

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY

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FCI

The Anatolian Shepherd is a shepherd’s guard dog of ancient lineage, probably descended from the large hunting dogs existing in Mesopotamia. The breed has evolved over the ages to suit a specific set of circumstances. Of these the most formative are the climate – hot and very dry summers, very cold winters – the peoples’ life-style- settled, semi- and wholly nomad – and the work assigned to the dogs. They guard flocks travelling great distances on the Central Anatolian Plateau. They stay out whatever the weather may be.

GENERAL APPEARANCE

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FCI

Large, upstanding, tall, powerfully built, livestock guarding dog with broad, strong head and dense double coat. Must have size and stamina. Capable of great speed.

KC

Large upstanding, tall, powerfully built, with broad, heavy head and short dense coat. Must have size, stamina and speed.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS

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FCI

Foreface slightly shorter than skull.

KC

Active breed used originally as a guard dog for sheep; hard working; capable of enduring extremes of heat and cold.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT

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FCI

Steady and bold without aggression, naturally independent, very intelligent and tractable. Proud and confident. Loyal and affectionate to owners, but wary of strangers when on duty.

KC

Steady and bold without aggression, naturally independent, very intelligent. Proud and confident.

HEAD

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KC

Skull large, broad and flat between ears. Slight furrow between eyes and slight stop. Mature males have broader head than females. Foreface one- third of total head length. Slightly pendulous black lips. Square profile. Nose black.

CRANIAL REGION

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Skull

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FCI

Large, but in proportion to body, broad between ears, slightly domed. Mature males have broader head than females.

Stop

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FCI

Slight.

FACIAL REGION

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Nose

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FCI

Black, except in livers, where it is brown.

Muzzle

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FCI

Seen from above almost rectangular. Profile blunt, tapering very slightly to end.

BODY

Chest deep to point of elbow, ribs well sprung. Body powerful, well muscled, never fat. Level back. Body in proportion to leg length, slightly arched over loins, with good tuck-up.

Topline

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FCI

Horizontal, slightly arched over loins.

Back

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FCI

Rather short in proportion to leg length.

Loin

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FCI

Slightly arched.

Chest

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FCI

Deep to point of elbow; ribs well sprung, ribcage sufficiently long.

Underline and belly

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FCI

Belly well tucked up.

TAIL

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FCI

Long, reaching to hock, set on rather high, when relaxed carried low with slight curl; when alert carried high and curled over back, especially by males.

KC

Long, reaching at least to hock. Set on rather high. When relaxed carried low with slight curl, when alert carried high with end curled over back, especially by males.

LIMBS

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FOREQUARTERS

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FCI

Set well apart straight and well boned; of good length.

KC

Shoulders well muscled and sloping. Forelegs set well apart, straight and well boned; of good length; strong pasterns, slightly sloping when viewed from side. Elbows close to sides.

Shoulder

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FCI

Well muscled, oblique.

Elbow

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FCI

Close to sides, free moving.

FORELEGS

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Pastern

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FCI

Strong, slightly sloping when viewed from side.

FEET

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KC

Strong feet with well arched toes. Nails short.

Forefeet

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FCI

Strong, with thick pads and well arched toes. Nails short.

Hind feet

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FCI

As Forefeet.

HINDQUARTERS

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FCI

Powerful, not overloaded with muscles. Hind legs vertical when seen from rear.

KC

Powerful, lighter than forequarters; moderate turn of stifle.

Thigh

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FCI

Long.

Stifle

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FCI

Good turn of stifle.

HIND LEGS

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GAIT / MOVEMENT

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FCI

Very noticeable level line of body, head and neck when walking, movement even, supple and long reaching, giving impression of stalking, with great power. Pacing acceptable at slow speed.

KC

Relaxed even gait, with impression of latent power, very supple movement. Noticeable straight line of head, neck and body, giving impression of stalking in some dogs. Great drive when viewed from side.

COAT

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HAIR

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FCI

Short or half-long, dense, with thick undercoat. Great variations in coat length according to climate. Longer and thicker on neck, shoulders and thighs. The coat tends to be longer in winter.

SIZE

Height at withers

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FCI

Males 74 – 81 cms Females 71 – 79 cms

Weight

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FCI

Mature males 50 – 65 kgs
Mature Females 40 – 55 kgs

FAULTS

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FCI

Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.

KC

Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog and on the dog’s ability to perform its traditional work.